Dave Owens

DARBYSHIRE, EVANS, MECKLEY, OWENS, TERPSTRA

Posted By: Cindy (email)
Date: 12/2/2021 at 18:49:09

Dave Owens, 88 of Fairbank passed away Tuesday, April 14 at MercyOne Senior Care in Oelwein.

He was born April 22, 1931 the son of David and Vera (Terpstra) Owens. Dave grew up in the Colfax area and graduated from the Colfax High School. After High School He enrolled at Iowa Teachers College in Cedar Falls, he graduated from there with a Degree in Teaching. He continued his education at Drake University where he received his Masters Degree. Dave proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1952-1954 during the Korean War. During his service he was a Parachutist as well as an instructor for beginning Parachutists.

Dave married Margaret Meckley on March 23, 1951 in Colfax. Dave and Margaret were lifelong educators, spending the vast majority of their careers and lives in the Wapsie Valley Community School District. Dave started at Wapsie Valley as a High School Principal and soon moved up to the Superintendent position which he held for the next 34 years. He was a longtime member of the United Methodist Church in Fairbank as well as the Fairbank American Legion. Dave also was the President of the Fairbank Community Club for many years.

Dave was a devoted and loving husband, father and grandfather as well as being a dedicated educator.

He is survived by his son Mark (Becky) Owens of Fairbank, two granddaughters; Kara Owens of Atlanta, GA and Gina Owens of Marion.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 67 years, Margaret, his sister Patsy Evans and his brother-in-law Frank Evans and one niece, Katie Darbyshire.

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic guidelines restricting gatherings to no more than 10 people there will be a private family graveside service. A Celebration Of Life will be held at a later date at the Fairbank American Legion.

Memorials may be directed to the Fairbank United Methodist Church, the Fairbank, Oran or Readlyn Fire Departments or to the family. Cards may be sent to Mark Owens, 6965 W Ave. Fairbank, Iowa 50629